Veteran Hughes considering Hearts future

“Coaching isn’t something I think I’ll dive straight in to,” Hughes told the Evening News. “I think when I finally do make the decision to hang the boots up, I wouldn’t mind taking a little break if it’s possible. I’ll clear my head a little bit, get a few things in order.

“I’ve got to sit down and have a chat with the gaffer. I’ve been asked a lot over the last few weeks what my plans are and I’m in the same place. I’ll have a chat with him and see what’s ahead and also see how I’m feeling myself, both physically and mentally.”

Musonda will make his mark at Celtic next season – Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has called for patience in assessing the impact of high-profile loan signing Charly Musonda at the Scottish champions.

“He’s absolutely fine,” said Rodgers. “He knows he is here for the 18 months and by the end of that, he knows he is going to be a better player.

“It’s a different type of loan for Charly compared to when he went to Spain and had to succeed straight away. Here he has 18 months to settle in, find the way of working and realising the pressures of a big club like Celtic.

“But he’s enjoying every minute of it and he knows that over time here that he will get an opportunity to show it in training where he works well and then in the games. It’s just time, that’s all.”